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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (48.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Creo
Star Rating
(195)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CreoSolidWorks Flow Simulation
Star Rating
(35)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SolidWorks Flow SimulationSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Creo Parametric excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 8.9, while SolidWorks Flow Simulation closely follows with a score of 8.8, indicating that both products offer robust modeling capabilities, but Creo Parametric has a slight edge in this area.
- Reviewers mention that SolidWorks Flow Simulation shines in fluid analysis with a score of 8.1, which is higher than Creo Parametric's score of 7.6, suggesting that users find SolidWorks more effective for fluid dynamics simulations.
- G2 users highlight that Creo Parametric's drawing tools are rated at 9.1, significantly outperforming SolidWorks Flow Simulation's drawing tools score of 8.3, indicating a superior experience for users focused on detailed technical drawings.
- Users on G2 report that SolidWorks Flow Simulation offers better ease of use with a score of 8.3 compared to Creo Parametric's 7.4, suggesting that SolidWorks may be more user-friendly for those new to simulation software.
- Reviewers say that Creo Parametric's quality of support is rated at 7.7, while SolidWorks Flow Simulation has a higher score of 8.3, indicating that users may find more reliable support and resources with SolidWorks.
- Users report that both products have strong integration capabilities, but SolidWorks Flow Simulation scores 8.5 in integration, slightly higher than Creo Parametric's 8.1, suggesting that SolidWorks may offer a more seamless experience when working with other software tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Creo
No pricing availableSolidWorks Flow Simulation
No pricing availableFree Trial
Creo
Free Trial is available
SolidWorks Flow Simulation
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
163
8.6
30
Ease of Use
7.4
163
8.3
30
Ease of Setup
7.8
26
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.4
15
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.8
154
8.3
30
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
15
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
158
7.1
28
Features by Category
Design
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.3
60
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
7.6
59
Not enough data
8.2
68
Not enough data
Move
8.0
67
Not enough data
7.9
70
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.4
61
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
8.3
74
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.9
15
Not enough data
7.0
15
Not enough data
Design
9.1
36
Not enough data
9.3
36
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
8.2
35
Not enough data
Edit
8.9
36
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
8.3
32
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.5
34
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Work
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
8.9
19
8.8
8
8.8
19
8.3
8
8.7
19
7.7
8
8.1
19
7.7
8
Tools
7.0
15
8.1
8
7.3
15
7.7
8
7.3
13
8.1
8
Work
7.0
11
8.3
8
7.1
12
8.5
8
7.3
14
8.3
8
7.4
14
7.7
8
8.3
14
8.5
8
Environment
8.0
16
8.1
8
7.9
15
8.3
8
7.7
13
9.0
8
8.5
14
8.8
8
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.3
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Creo and SolidWorks Flow Simulation are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Creo is categorized as 3D Modeling, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), General-Purpose CAD, and Additive Manufacturing
SolidWorks Flow Simulation is categorized as MEP
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Creo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SolidWorks Flow Simulation
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
21.4%
Automotive
20.9%
Design
14.3%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Machinery
4.9%
Other
32.4%
Information Technology and Services
21.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
12.1%
Design
12.1%
Higher Education
9.1%
Automotive
9.1%
Other
36.4%
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Discussions
What is Creo Parametric used for?
2 Comments
MS
Creo Parametric is a 3D CAD software used for designing, modeling, and simulating mechanical components. It supports parametric modeling, assembly design,...Read more
Why Creo is called parametric?
1 Comment
JR
The models in Creo should be created with parameters (dimensions and associations between shapes) to fully define the part/model
Creo also has a...Read more
Who uses Creo Parametric?
1 Comment
AB
its a 3d,2d Computer aided design software. being used in industries at R&D departments to design new products, validate and improve existing design.
Read more
SolidWorks Flow Simulation has no discussions with answers
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